{"product_id":"screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting-paperback","title":"Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSyd Field\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHollywood's script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in \"the 'bible' of screenwriting\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e)--now celebrating forty years of screenwriting success \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSyd Field's books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually--from hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the first person to articulate common structural elements unique to successful movies, celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher and bestselling author Syd Field has gifted us a classic text. From concept to character, from opening scene to finished script, here are fundamental guidelines to help all screenwriters--novices and Oscar-winners--hone their craft and sell their work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eScreenplay\u003c\/i\u003e, Syd Field can help you discover: \u003cbr\u003e- Why the first ten pages of every script are crucial to keeping professional readers' interest\u003cbr\u003e- How to visually \"grab\" these influential readers from page one, word one \u003cbr\u003e- Why structure and character are the basic components of all narrative screenplays\u003cbr\u003e- How to adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a saleable script\u003cbr\u003e- Tips on protecting your work--three ways to establish legal ownership of screenplays\u003cbr\u003e- Vital insights on writing authentic dialogue, crafting memorable characters, building strong yet flexible storylines (form, not formula), overcoming writer's block, and much more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSyd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry's gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom concept to character, from opening scene to finished script.. \u003cbr\u003eHere are easily understood guidelines to make film-writing accessible to novices and to help practiced writers improve their scripts. Syd Field pinpoints the structural and stylistic elements essential to every good screenplay. He presents a step-by-step, comprehensive technique for writing the script that will succeed. \u003cbr\u003e-Why are the first ten pages of your script crucially important? \u003cbr\u003e- How do you collaborate successfully with someone else? \u003cbr\u003e-How do you adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a screenplay? \u003cbr\u003e-How do you market your script?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed as \"the guru of all screenwriters\" (CNN), \u003cb\u003e Syd Field\u003c\/b\u003e (1935-2013) is still regarded by many Hollywood professionals to be the leading authority in the art and craft of screenwriting. \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e called him \"the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world.\" Field's internationally acclaimed best-selling books \u003ci\u003eScreenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, The Screenwriter's Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Screenwriter's Problem Solver\u003c\/i\u003e have established themselves as the \"bibles\" of the film industry. \u003ci\u003eScreenplay\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Screenwriter's Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e are in their fortieth printing and are used in colleges and universities across the country. They have been translated and published in more than twenty-five languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755667980576,"sku":"9780385339032","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bc9c94e3995d61c1b775649ec5c0fc4f.webp?v=1780065303","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}